Maintenance Support

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Town of Red Hook (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription coverage

Student loan help

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) plan

Life & accident cover

EAP program

PTO from day one

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Maintenance Support to help maintain a safe, homelike environment across our community group homes in the Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia, and Westchester counties. You will perform patching, painting, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance tasks as part of a dedicated team.

The role requires physical fitness to lift 70 lbs, stand for long periods, and be on-call for emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; waived if candidate can demonstrate five years of building maintenance experience in an institutional setting.
• One year of maintenance experience required; some knowledge in carpentry, electrical or plumbing.
• Must be free of substances and capable of prolonged walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting 70 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and homelike environment for individuals in our community programs.
• Perform household maintenance tasks including patching, painting, plumbing, appliance repair, carpentry, tiling, electrical, HVAC, snow removal, and grounds work as needed.
• Remain on-call for emergencies; complete assigned jobs promptly; assist coworkers; maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Are you interested in working for a company whose mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Maintenance Support has its Advantages

As a Maintenance Support at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

We offer:

• An opportunity to work in a variety of settings throughout our community group homes.
• A team of experienced and supportive maintenance staff.
• Paid orientation.
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year.
• Quality low‑cost benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and a 30‑day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires.
• A rewarding career while making a difference.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and homelike environment for individuals in our community programs. Duties include all elements of household maintenance such as patching, painting, plumbing, appliance repair, carpentry, tiling, electrical, HVAC, snow removal, and grounds work as needed.

The Maintenance Support must remain on‑call (rotating) for emergencies, complete assigned jobs within a reasonable amount of time, assist others in performing duties, and maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition.

Maintenance services will be performed for group homes located throughout Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia, and Westchester counties.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

With HS Diploma/GED - $21.00 - $22.47 per hour

With BA/BS - $22.00 - $23.54 per hour

With MA/MS or higher - $23.00 - $24.61 per hour

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma required. Waived if candidate can demonstrate five years of building maintenance experience in an institutional setting.

Experience: One year of maintenance experience required. Some knowledge in carpentry, electrical or plumbing required.

Physical Requirements: Must be free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants or other substances. Must be capable of significant, prolonged, and frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of 70 lbs or more.

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains protocols to reduce risk. Cooperation with authorities is expected.

Benefits

• Medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time‑off (start accruing first day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance/work‑life balance program.

Benefits are available to eligible full‑time employees and their families after 30 days of employment.

EEO Statement

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace. Drug screening required. EOE.

The employment policies of Devereux are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement.